Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Accounting Manager to take a key leadership role in overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of a dynamic, multi-entity organization focused on renewable energy and construction. This position ensures accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and effective management of complex project and corporate accounting functions. The ideal candidate has specialized experience in project / job cost accounting, managing highly complex multi-entity structures (65+ entities), and construction compliance.

As the Accounting Manager, you will supervise a small team and work closely with project managers, operations, legal, and executive leadership to support financial transparency, compliance, and company growth.

Company & Position Highlights

Scope & Complexity : You will manage daily accounting functions for over 65 legal entities.

Leadership : This role involves supervising and developing a team of 2–4 direct reports.

Industry Focus : The position requires exposure to construction, job cost accounting, draws, WIP, and retainage.

Key Responsibilities of the Accounting Manager

General Ledger & Closing : Lead month- and year-end closing cycles, manage all journal entries, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations. Ensure GL integration with job cost data and proper classification of expenses.

Intercompany & Reporting : Manage the daily accounting for all 65+ entities. Oversee complex intercompany billing, reconciliations, and eliminations to produce timely consolidated reports.

Job Cost & Billing : Oversee project setup, budgets, WIP schedules, revenue recognition, and margin analysis. Direct the preparation and approval of construction draws, pay applications, lien waivers, and retainage.

AP & Treasury : Supervise the Accounts Payable cycle, managing vendor onboarding, invoice workflows, and compliance. Direct cash forecasting, utilization, intercompany funding, and banking compliance.

Process & Compliance : Own and update accounting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), implement efficiencies, coordinate sales / use tax filings, and manage audit requests.

Team Leadership : Provide training, performance development, and strategic feedback to direct reports.

Essential Qualifications of the Accounting Manager

Experience : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 7+ years of related experience.

Technical Knowledge : Must have in-depth knowledge of GAAP, multi-entity accounting, job cost principles, cash management, and construction compliance.

Industry Expertise : Experience in construction, real estate, or renewable energy is strongly preferred.

Systems Proficiency : Experience with construction ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Spectrum) is necessary.

Leadership Skills : Proven experience managing and developing 2–4 direct reports.

Analytical Skills : Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while driving process improvements.

Certification : CPA (active) or a Master’s degree in Finance is highly desirable.

Apply today for immediate and confidential consideration!

Please Note : City Personnel offers extended interview hours from 7 am–7 pm upon request

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